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Morning Gus Good thinking on the code my old bus the code isn't needed as radio components are scattered around the car, I talked with my brother inlaw who has a 2014 5 series he said try this. Insert your car key into the ignition, leaving it in the "off" position. Depress and hold the "M" button on your radio. Turn the car key to the "on" position and turn on the radio with the "M" button remaining depressed. Write down the serial number that appears on your radio's display. Talk to your BMW Dealer they will need the serial number and in his case the Vin even though they service his car?? Or there are several code retrieval sites but they often carry a cost but are quick in my brother inlaws case quicker than BMW. If the fault code won't reset that is the place to start, check the connections. If it is an actuator fault there are several companies that rebuild/repair them at sensible cost many with next day return. Technology is a brilliant thing !!!! Good Luck Dave

Weirder Sounds like a short or loose connection in the drivers door module, take a look at www.newtis.info see if there is anything there. It is a BMW technical information site same info as the Dealer uses. Dave

Hi Gus Have you tried the old "disconnect the battery" trick works like a hard reset. Disconnect leave for half an hour reconnect, I have read it has cured some bizarre things worth a shot, Neg first then Pos some folks touch the two leads together. If your cleaning connectors make sure it's a good electrical contact cleaner not WD40, sensitive beasts we own. Dave

Morning Alan Welcome to the Forum Nice car but a weird problem, when you say "opened the drivers door" do you mean unlocked, or physically used the handle? There is a total opening/closing function on the key fob when the unlock key is held all windows will open, lock button held all windows close. Strange it is just 1 window? It could be a software malfunction in that lock/unlock setting which a BMW dealer or BMW specialist can reset or if you have a BMW specific diagnostic tool you could do your self. Try swapping key fobs see if the issue persists? Dave

Morning Gus Welcome to the Forum First what OBD reader are you using? Is it BMW specific, if not it may indicate the symptom rather than the issue, if the EML has been triggered normally a fault will be stored which will need clearing after repair. As an example mine will say something like "Thermal oil temp sensor fault not present", I then know there is an intermittent fault which needs investigation. As to the problem I would start with the simplest and cheapest as you say the light flickers I would check the engine loom for any signs of damage, move the loom see if it affects the EML. Check and clean all the connectors with a good Contact cleaner time consuming but not expensive. As your car saw very little use for a considerable time it is possible that moisture has got into connectors and there is corrosion on the contacts particularly if it was parked outside Just my thoughts hope they help Dave

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Morning Marc If your talking to BMW make sure you get the discount. BMW in the UK and Europe they give good discounts for older models. Dave

Morning Marc Have you tried BMW? Have a look at www.realoem.com go to the Classic section put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will show all types of wheel supplied for your model. If BMW can't help (unlikely) there are many replica wheel suppliers in the USA and here that will I am sure. Dave

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Morning George Check under seat plugs and get the codes read and any outstanding reset. Any remaining codes will give us a starting point. Dave

Not sure about it being independent with the 7 wire set up Good Luck Dave

Morning Stu Now it looks as though we have a couple of dry days I will see if I can get a picture of the wire to tap into to power your Halo/DRL's My son's LED bulbs are H7 and give a good strong white light and as far as I know a straight swap It will depend on what lamps are in the headlight ? Dave

After market may be your only option Scott

Morning Jon Check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will bring up your model, then check the suspension/body sections to find what your looking for. There are small exploded drawings that will help seeing what goes where and what the fastners are any plastic fastners I wouls buy replacements before starting work. This will guarantee none break !! (sods law at work) and if they are brittle and break you have replacements. Check www.pelicanparts.com it is and American site so you won't find any diesels but the petrol versions are virtually the same underneath, they have some very comprehensive "How Too's" with pictures Dave

Welcome Adam Check the in-let side for any vacuum leaks a perished or split hose can give the symptoms your seeing, then check all electrical connections unplug give a good squirt of electrical contact cleaner (not WD40) clear down the codes and see where it takes you. Dave

Morning Jacob You could try talking to ZF their base in the UK is at Crick. The question in my mind is the loom connects to the EGS Transmission controller which in turn communicates with the DME (engine management) Will the existing system recognise the box would be my concern. Have a look at www'realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box (your car should be in the Classic section) it will bring up your model Also check www.newtis.info for wiring diagrams which may help Good Luck Dave

Morning Matt Welcome As Trevor says Battery may be the culprit, however with my X5 I had several electrical issues which I eventually tracked to poor earth connection at one of the multiple earth comb type points in the boot. Try opening the bonnet letting the car go to sleep and measuring the drain at the charging point in the engine bay, it should be in the low milli amp range. Check out www.newtis.info to see if there is any technical information on what is normal Dave

Morning Jon Welcome to the Forum Definitely a leak somewhere it's a case of checking all the joints between the compressor and the air bags. I would start with the airbags as they are the most exposed part of the system and being rubber can perish and crack, their life will depend on the conditions they in everyday any where from 3 to 10years + Dave

Morning Louisa Welcome to the Forum When you say "the Garage have had it "is that a BMW dealer or Specialist or and Independent garage? Without the correct software they will not see all the fault codes so will not see a problem, worse they may start throwing your money at the issue in an attempt to cure it. I would think that the car is still under BMW warranty (under 3 years and only 28k) so I would start there, with a BMW dealer don't be afraid to go to a different dealer there can be massive differences in their attitude. Dave

Tried Google ?? Mine are normally so MUDDY you can't see the writing Dave

Welcome to the Forum Luke Don't stick to the extended service regime change oil and filter at more regular intervals (5k for me) Also get yourself a BMW specific code reader they are a great help even if you are using a garage to do the work. Google BMW Specialists (there is a register) and find one near you, normally about half the price of a dealer but with the same knowledge and specialist tools. Last but not least a couple of websites www.realoem.com this is a BMW online parts list put the last 7 digits of your vin in the search box and it will bring up your model, then www.newtis.info this is a technical site BMW dealers use the same information. ENJOY your new car Dave

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Morning Dale Welcome to the Forum BMW standard fitment is a Westfalia removable tow bar, you certainly can purchase it through your local BMW Dealer but you can also get it through P F Jones and several other companies who should be capable of fitting the appropriate wiring harness as well. If any one starts to tell you they have to cut or splice cables walk away these kits are plug and play. After market suppliers such as P F Jones will also be cheaper than a Dealer, I would Google P F Jones get the contact details and talk to them get costs and compare them. My X5 with Westfalia tow bar has a capacity of 3500kg (7700lbs) with a nose weight of 150kg Good Luck Dave

Hi Andy There is a guy who specializes in X drive repairs in Oldham (I believe) Also get the rear diff checked as wrong tyres causing wind up in the suspension can cause damage If it is just the actuator drive gear you may be lucky and be able to remove the actuator motor and replace the nylon gear drive looks like a starter motor on the transfer case Dave

Welcome to the Forum What a motor ENJOY Dave